James Eugene Carrey (born January 17, 1962) is a Canadian-American actor, comedian, writer, and artist. He is known for his energetic slapstick performances. Carrey first gained recognition in America in 1990 after landing a recurring role in the sketch comedy television series In Living Color.
His first leading roles in motion pictures came with Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994), Dumb and Dumber (1994), The Mask (1994), and Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995), as well portraying the Riddler in Batman Forever (1995) and the lead role in Liar Liar (1997).
He gained attention starring in serious roles in The Truman Show (1998) and Man on the Moon (1999), with each garnering him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor.
Lucky Crew Member On ‘Sonic The Hedgehog 2’ Receives A New Car Thanks To Jim Carrey
etcanada.comOne member of the Vancouver crew of “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” drove off the set in a brand-new car, courtesy of star Jim Carrey.
According to a report from TMZ, Carrey — currently filming the “Sonic” sequel in Vancouver — “wanted to do something fun for the crew and show his thanks for their hard work, so he held a raffle… and the grand prize was a Chevy Blazer RS.” On Friday, the raffle’s winner was announced, with one of the film’s grips driving away in a brand new ride.
RELATED: Jim Carrey Announces He’ll Stop Drawing Political Cartoons Now That ‘Orange Julius Caesar’ Is Out Of Office As TMZ reports, Carrey didn’t skimp on his choice of vehicle; the base price for that particular model is a hefty $40,000.
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